Prosperity - Publications - Faculty & Research

06 Feb 2014
HBS Seminar

Karthik Ramanna, Harvard Business School

29 Oct 2020
Blog Post

Delving Deeper into Development with the MBA/MPA-ID Program – a Q+A with Zainab Raji (MBA/MPA-ID 2022)

broadly, I gained a deeper appreciation of the role that private sector growth plays in economic prosperity in developing countries. I also enjoyed getting exposed to and supporting a wide array of companies in Africa and South Asia. I... View Details

12 Mar 2021
News

My Favorite Case

The “Manila Water Company” case made me feel even more strongly about designing a career with social welfare as a goal, not just as an option. It also made me think differently about investing and want to encourage investing in businesses that are a force for good and... View Details

Keywords: Business Schools & Computer & Management Training; Educational Services

01 Jun 2023
News

From Big Pharma to Startup

RapidSOS safety agents, 911, and first responders globally Trove Health—gathers an individual’s medical records to enable them to earn passive income by choosing what records they want to contribute to medical research Vaxess—transforms the efficacy and access for... View Details

Keywords: April White

01 Jun 2023
News

An Engine of Innovation

Bridgitt Evans Executive Director, Harvard Innovation Labs NURTURING BREAKTHROUGH IDEAS From Big Pharma to Startup Cultivating Prosperity in Afghanistan Bridging the ESG Data Gap View Details

Keywords: Jennifer Gillespie

03 Nov 2023
News

Global Networking Night; Sweden Club Holds Climate Forum

Clubs News Clubs News Global Networking Night 2023 Another successful Global Networking Night (GNN) is in the books, after alumni around the world held nearly 60 separate events on October 25. The annual GNN features alumni gatherings—some in person, some... View Details

Keywords: Margie Kelley

28 Jun 2022
Book

The Moral Enterprise: How Two Companies Profit with Purpose

How can government and business work together in this fractious political moment, when finding solutions to pressing problems like inequality and climate change are more urgent than ever? Rebecca Henderson, Harvard University’s John and Natty McArthur University... View Details

Keywords: by Avery Forman

22 Mar 2024
Blog Post

Driving Impact in Emerging Markets with HBS Alum Nneka Chime (MBA 2015)

effects.“At CrossBoundary we are helping African companies to grow, mature, and access capital, as well as helping American and other companies navigate African investment opportunities,” Nneka explained. “We're at the forefront of thinking about how we are going to... View Details

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Forum - U.S. Competitiveness

Edwards . Started 04 Feb 2014 America's Prosperity Depends on Outwitting Our Broken Political System Forum started by Sol Erdman and Lawrence Susskind Nearly every member of Congress has blocked steps that would help their constituents... View Details

29 Nov 2017
Research & Ideas

How to Succeed in Business (According to a 15th Century Trade Merchant)

leaning elsewhere...he might not well prosper in that life, or would only get on with difficulty or remain stuck halfway with small profit to himself and without reaching his objective, which should be to enrich himself honourably.” If,... View Details

Keywords: by Julia Hanna

Web

Industry Information - Alumni

critical to many education organizations and entities. Premium articles require a fee-based subscription. + – Emerging Markets The World Bank News Provides news on work being done towards creating sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared View Details

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Electricity - Business & Environment

to prosper today and in the future.” Nathan Nemon HBS MBA 2020 “ Electricity Generation Sector Summary ,” Project Drawdown, 2019, accessed October 7, 2019. Emily Sullivan, “ Nearly A Year After Maria, Puerto Rico Officials Claim Power Is... View Details

16 Aug 2022
Op-Ed

Now Is the Time for Entrepreneurs to Play Offense

How Software Brought Talent and Prosperity to New Cities Are Employers Ready for a Flood of 'New' Talent Seeking Work? Feedback or ideas to share? Email the Working Knowledge team at hbswk@hbs.edu. Image: iStockphoto View Details

Keywords: by Jeffrey Bussgang

06 Aug 2012
Research & Ideas

Strategic Intelligence: Adapt or Die

corporate strategy, Wells has learned that the seeds of failure are often planted years before they sprout, and only by overcoming complacency and constantly adapting to the changing competitive environment can companies prosper in the... View Details

Keywords: by Michael Blanding

09 Aug 2021
Research & Ideas

OneTen: Creating a New Pathway for Black Talent

dignity, and to give organizations an underleveraged talent pool. Rich communities, resourced schools in America The “American dream” ethos promises prosperity for those who work hard regardless of their background, but it’s a myth for... View Details

Keywords: by Rawi E. Abdelal, Katherine Connolly Baden, and Boris Groysberg

28 Mar 2024
Blog Post

IFC India: RMZ EcoWorld

building emissions represent over half of total building emissions and are only likely to increase as Indian prosperity improves and air conditioning adoption increases. As previously mentioned, large corporates are incentivized and able... View Details

26 Nov 2001
Op-Ed

Why Corporate Budgeting Needs To Be Fixed

budgets and bonuses—by rewarding people purely for their accomplishments, not for their ability to hit targets—will we take away the incentive to cheat. Only then will we eliminate the budgeting incentives that drive individuals to act in ways that destroy corporate... View Details

Keywords: by Michael C. Jensen

12 Oct 1999
Research & Ideas

Porter’s Perspective: Competing in the Global Economy

and prosperous than others. And the third, which arose from the second, examines how you can take competitive thinking and apply it to social problems such as the environment, inner cities, and health care. Most of my readers have tended... View Details

Keywords: Re: Michael E. Porter

10 May 2020
Blog Post

Let’s Hear it For the Moms – The Incredible Balancing Act of Student Mothers

array of activities on campus. She has events or activities to go to almost daily- Crimson Parents story times, craft time, festivals, school wide winter hot chocolate, dance shows, section food events, retreats... or simply hanging out with the bunnies the list just... View Details

Sep 2016
Survey

Problems Unsolved & A Nation Divided

America retains and enjoys many strengths. However, various economic indicators show that the U.S. economy has failed to deliver strong growth and shared prosperity for nearly two decades. These structural issues pre-date the Great... View Details

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